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5.7 avg / 10

Pendleton Sd 16 School District

School District · Pendleton, Oregon

Students: 2,955
Teachers (FTE): 168
Estimated Scores: 13%

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

8

4 elem, 1 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,002

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.6:1

How this district compares

Oregon rank

#116 of 146

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Oregon avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,002

$1,320 vs Oregon median

District size

2,955 students

Larger than Oregon median

About Pendleton Sd 16

Pendleton Sd 16 is a Pendleton, Oregon school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,955 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. The district invests $15,002 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Pendleton Sd 16 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mckay Creek Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Pendleton Sd 16 students show an average math proficiency of 28.6% and ELA proficiency of 41.3%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Pendleton Sd 16, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.6%
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ELA Proficiency 41.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Pendleton Sd 16 with test data.

District Details

State
Oregon
City
Pendleton
Total Enrollment
2,955
Teachers (FTE)
168
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pendleton Sd 16?

Pendleton Sd 16 has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Pendleton Sd 16?

The average composite rating for Pendleton Sd 16 is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pendleton Sd 16?

Pendleton Sd 16 spends $15,002 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pendleton Sd 16?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pendleton Sd 16 is 17.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pendleton Sd 16?

Mckay Creek Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pendleton Sd 16 with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Pendleton Sd 16?

Across schools in Pendleton Sd 16 with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pendleton Sd 16 compare to other districts in Oregon?

Pendleton Sd 16 has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oregon by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
28.6%
ELA Proficiency
41.3%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oregon Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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